About the role
The Manager, Curriculum Development 11–12 supervises and leads a cluster of Subject Matter Experts (SME) who are leading the development of 11–12 syllabuses. The role requires close collaboration and shared responsibility with the syllabus development and curriculum reform teams for the development of syllabuses, support material, consistent reporting of consultation and syllabus implementation across a cluster of learning areas. The role contributes to meeting the objects of the curriculum reform based on the findings of the NSW Curriculum Review.
At NESA we are presently focused on an exciting, transformational program of curriculum reform, and this role is a great opportunity to lead the work of passionate educators.
On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:
·providing strong and effective leadership and management to support an SME team in the delivery of 11-12 syllabuses that demonstrate a clear continuum of learning across K–12 within the announced curriculum reform timeframe across the KLA
·providing operational oversight of the SME team for the delivery of various elements of the reform agenda
·supporting and maintaining a consistent understanding of their role and ensuring a consistent high standard and quality in deliverables
·fostering a positive, collaborative and respectful workplace culture while working in time-sensitive high stakes reform projects
·working closely with the Curriculum Reform Division and other NESA units to ensure that syllabuses meet the reform agenda and are inclusive and accessible to all students especially Aboriginal students and students with a disability and provide authentic and manageable opportunities for learning across the curriculum
·providing advice and expertise regarding aligning aspects of syllabuses with the findings of the Curriculum Review and the NSW Government response to the Review.
·using technology effectively to support the syllabus development process.
·contributing to other duties as required by the Director, Curriculum Development 11–12.
At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) we work with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement.
We achieve this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (, accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).
Ready to join us?
1.Describe a time when you were required to build team cohesion and ensure effective ways of working. What expectations did you set? How did you establish shared procedures? What tools did you use to facilitate collaboration?
2.Describe a stakeholder engagement process that you led in relation to curriculum development. How did you drive implementation of the change with the stakeholders? What kind of tools and approaches did you use to maximise the effectiveness of the engagements, and what was the result?
If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to the contact person above
Close date: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 at AEST
Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.
Important information
We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and refugees.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles.